Harris transfered to North Carolina as a grad transfer, giving him immediately eligibility to play for the Tar Heels this season. Trubisky left big shoes, as he had an impressive season then was the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Harris played in 2014 as a freshman at LSU before taking over the starting spot in 2015. He threw for 2,158 and 13 touchdowns, adding four rushing scores. Last season, there were big expectations for Harris in Baton Rouge, but Harris was replaced early in the season.